43m–7718123 456Figure 591. Belt2. Clutch electrical wire3. Clutch stop4. Bolt5. Clutch6. Idler3. Pull the spring loaded idler to the side.4. Remove the traction belt from the engine and thehydraulic pump pulleys (Fig. 59).5. Install the new belt around the engine and the hydraulicpump pulleys (Fig. 59).6. Pull the spring-loaded idler to the side and align thebelt.7. Release the pressure on the spring loaded idler(Fig. 59).8. Install the mower belt.Adjusting the Parking BrakeCheck the parking brake for proper adjustment.1. Check tire pressure of all 4 tires. Refer to Checking theTire Pressure on page 34.2. Disengage the brake lever (lever down).3. Measure the distance vertically between the front of thebrake bar and the crown of the tire; the measurementshould be 7/8 inch to 1 inch (22 to 25 mm) (Fig. 61).4. If the measurment is not correct, proceed to thefollowing proceedures.5. Remove the hairpin and cotter pin from the brakelinkage (Fig. 60).6. Adjust the yoke clockwise to shorten the distance;counterclockwise to lengthen distance (Fig. 60).m–82113 21Figure 601. Brake linkage2. Yoke3. Hair pin and cotter pin7. Measure the distance vertically between the front of thebrake bar and the crown of the tire; the measurementshould be 7/8 inch to 1 inch. (Fig. 61).8. Repeat steps 5 through 7 if additional adjustment isneeded.9. Engage the parking brake, with the lever up and ensurethe brake bar engages the tire (Fig. 61).